Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Nurse - Part-time

The Clinical Care Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders is a state of the art center that provides family centered care to patients and their families. This unit cares for children of all ages. Typical patients might include children receiving chemotherapy, patients with sickle cell disease, neutropenia and other blood disorders. The department offers a Hematology/Oncology Foundation course to all new employees and offers The Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses (APHON) Biotherapy Course twice a year. MS 8 is also active in the local APHON chapter. The Ambulatory Hematology/Oncology Registered Nurse provides general or specialized nursing care to patients in ambulatory setting or clinical practice. Provides nursing services to patients and families in accordance with the standards of practice of a professional nurse, Connecticut Children's policies and procedures and State and federal regulations. Reports to Nurse Manager. ROLE RESPONSIBILITIESPrioritizes, plans, provides direct family-centered care to patients within area of service throughout the continuum of care utilizing time and resources effectively and efficiently. Facilitates the flow of patients within the clinical practice. Partners with child and family in evaluating outcomes. Monitors, trends and evaluates child/family responses to treatment throughout scope of service. Provides appropriate education to patient/family regarding all aspects of care, including telephone advice, based upon established protocols. Serves as advocate for parents and families. Clearly documents all pertinent aspects of care, including: a plan of care; a regular summary of patient status and family adjustment; unexpected events of changes in patient condition; medications; and monitoring of vital signs, etc. Complies with CCMC policies regarding appropriate documentation. Delegates aspects of care to peers and ancillary personnel to meet needs. Serves as a resource to staff within area of expertise. Networks with healthcare team by documenting and communicating comprehensive data including complex child/family needs to provide continuity. Provides psychosocial support for patient, family and peers to promote healthier patient/family/team outcomes. Follows "Comfort Central" as the guiding principle in the assessment and treatment of pain, as outlined in the management of pain policy. Demonstrates knowledge of the age-related differences and needs of patients in appropriate, specific populations from neonate through adolescence and applies them to practice. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity in all interactions with patients/families. Demonstrates support for the mission, values and goals of the organization through behaviors that are consistent with the CCMC STANDARDS. Candidate must have a minimum of 2 years nursing experience. Graduate of an accredited Registered Nurse program. BSN preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled